Relating to Department of Environmental Quality regulatory processes; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary

The bill lets the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) enter into payment agreements with permit applicants or regulated entities to fund extra staff or third‑party services that accelerate the permitting process. It requires a detailed request, a DEQ evaluation of public interest, a decision within 45 business days, and public posting of agreements and related information. The law also limits the department from waiving existing environmental statutes and caps payments at the actual cost of services.

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